grassy; thick, dense, close; to gather, to assemble
v, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #26829, Very Hard
萃
cuì
collect
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #26829, Very Hard
萃
cuì
collection
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #26829, Very Hard
萃
cuì
assemble
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #26829, Very Hard
萃
cuì
gather
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹, rank #26829, Very Hard
cuì(cui4) T4
1grassy; thick, dense, close; to gather, to assemble
2collect
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March 24, 2026
萃cuì(cui4)
The character 萃 (cuì) primarily means to gather or assemble, particularly in contexts involving collections of items or people. It can also describe something that is dense or thick, commonly used to depict lush vegetation or tightly packed groups. This word is often used in literary contexts or when discussing nature and gatherings.
Strokes11Radical艹Frequency#26829DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, nature is often depicted as lush and dense, with characters like 萃 symbolizing the beauty of gatherings in nature, such as flowers blooming together in spring. This reflects the Chinese appreciation for harmony in natural settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thick, grassy meadow where all the flowers are closely gathered together, creating a beautiful and dense landscape. The character 萃 resembles grass (艹) growing densely (the rest of the character), which helps you remember its meaning of gathering and density.
Meanings of 萃
cuì(cui4)
1grassy; thick, dense, close; to gather, to assemble
2collect
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About 萃
萃Simplified
11Strokes
艹Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 萃
Quick Contrast
聚 (jù) - use 聚 for general gathering, while 萃 emphasizes density or richness in the assembly.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 萃 with similar sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 翠 (cuì) which means 'jade green.' This word is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, so be mindful of the register when using it in conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 萃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to HSK Level 4 words related to nature and gathering, such as 收集 (shōují, to collect) and 聚会 (jùhuì, gathering). Focus on understanding its usage in literary texts and practice recognizing its components.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 萃 with 翠 (cuì), which refers to a color and can lead to misunderstandings. It's important to remember that 萃 is used in contexts of gathering and density, while 翠 is about color.
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Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 卒 represents the sound.
1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
2The sound half卒 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrass
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 萃?
Decomposition of 萃
IDS Structure⿱艹卒
萃Full Character
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艹cao3
top
卒cu4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 萃?
How to say grassy; thick, dense, close; to gather, to assemble in Chinese
“grassy; thick, dense, close; to gather, to assemble” in Chinese is萃cuì
The character 萃 (cuì) primarily means to gather or assemble, particularly in contexts involving collections of items or people. It can also describe something that is dense or thick, commonly used to depict lush vegetation or tightly packed groups. This word is often used in literary contexts or when discussing nature and gatherings.
When to use 萃
Common mistakes include confusing 萃 with similar sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 翠 (cuì) which means 'jade green.' This word is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, so be mindful of the register when using it in conversation.
萃 or something close to it
聚 (jù) - use 聚 for general gathering, while 萃 emphasizes density or richness in the assembly.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 萃 with 翠 (cuì), which refers to a color and can lead to misunderstandings. It's important to remember that 萃 is used in contexts of gathering and density, while 翠 is about color.
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Grammar Patterns of 萃
萃 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
他是个十分细心的经理，出类拔____的经理。
He has been a meticulous manager, a manager par excellence.
Example Sentences for 萃 (7)
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他是个十分细心的经理，出类拔萃的经理。
tā shì gè shí fēn xì xīn de jīng lǐ， ， chū lèi bá cuì de jīng。
He has been a meticulous manager, a manager par excellence.
